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Gothic

R19871h 28mKen Russell
IMDb 5.8

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"Conjure up your deepest, darkest fear... now call that fear to life."

Living on an estate on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron is visited by Percy and Mary Shelley. Together with Byron's lover Claire Clairmont, and aided by hallucinogenic substances, they devise an evening of ghoulish tales. However, when confronted by horrors, ostensibly of their own creation, it becomes difficult to tell apparition from reality.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gothic (1987) about?

Living on an estate on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron is visited by Percy and Mary Shelley. Together with Byron's lover Claire Clairmont, and aided by hallucinogenic substances, they devise an evening of ghoulish tales. However, when confronted by horrors, ostensibly of their own creation, it becomes difficult to tell apparition from reality.

Who stars in Gothic?

Gothic stars Gabriel Byrne (Lord Byron), Julian Sands (Percy Shelley), Natasha Richardson (Mary Shelley), Myriam Cyr (Claire Clairmont), Timothy Spall (Dr. Polidori). The film was directed by Ken Russell.

How long is Gothic?

Gothic has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is Gothic worth watching?

Gothic holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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